Locks are an essential component of our daily lives, providing us with a sense of security and peace of mind. However, what happens when we find ourselves locked out of our homes or cars, or worse yet, faced with a security breach? In such situations, emergency locksmiths and 24-hour locksmith services can prove to be lifesavers.
What is an emergency locksmith?
An emergency locksmith is a professional who provides urgent lock-related services to individuals who require immediate assistance. They are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help people who are faced with lockouts, broken locks, or other lock-related emergencies.
Emergency locksmiths are trained to handle a wide range of lock-related issues, including emergency lockouts, damaged locks, lost keys, and broken keys. They can also provide security assessments and advice to help prevent future lock-related issues.
What does an emergency locksmith do?
An emergency locksmith plays a crucial role in helping people regain access to their properties, while also providing expert advice and services to enhance security and prevent future lock-related issues.
Here are some of the services that an emergency locksmith typically provides:
- Emergency lockout services
- Broken key extraction
- Lock repair and replacement
- Key cutting and duplication
- Security assessments
What is considered out-of-hours?
For emergency locksmith services in the UK, out-of-hours typically refers to any time outside of regular business hours, which are usually from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
This means that out-of-hours for emergency locksmith services would include evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
Choosing the right locksmith
According to the UK’s largest locksmith association, there are 6,500 unlicensed locksmiths in the country.
- Always verify the credentials of locksmiths
- Look at their reviews before hiring one
- Hire a local locksmith instead as they are well-versed in your local area
- Beware of cheap advertisements
KBO Fire & Security is a member of the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) and our locks installations include 5-lever mortice deadlocks which comply with standard BS3621. Our robust locks are of the highest quality to ensure the optimum level of safety.
KBO Residential locksmith services
Residential locksmith services are essential for homeowners who want to protect their homes and families from lock-related issues, whether it’s an emergency lockout or routine lock maintenance and upgrades.
Some of the residential locksmith services that we commonly offer include:
- Lock repairs
- Installation and repairs of Nightlatches (also known as Yale locks)
- uPVC door specialists
- Key cutting
- Key/combination padlocks and security chain
- Security solutions for vehicles and garages
- 24-hour locksmith service
KBO Commercial locksmith services
Commercial locksmith services are designed to help businesses and commercial properties with a variety of lock-related issues, from emergency lockouts to routine lock maintenance and upgrades.
Some of the commercial locksmith services that are commonly offered at KBO include:
- Supply, fit, open and service deadlocks and sash locks – from well-known manufacturers such as Yale, Legge, ERA and Union
- Opening, replacing and repairing uPVC multi-point locking systems and cylinders
- In-house trade counters and mobile key-cutting facility in our vans
- Emergency commercial locksmith
If you’d like to learn more about how we can help you with our emergency locksmith services or to request a free initial survey, please get in touch. Call our friendly team today on 0800 999 60 70. We look forward to hearing from you.
